Vytenis Čižauskas
A skilled Lithuanian floor general known for his playmaking intelligence and defensive tenacity on basketball courts across Europe.
Born 1992 (age 34)·Lithuanian basketball player·Birthday: September 16·Millennials
Biography
Vytenis Čižauskas represents the classic breed of Lithuanian point guard: tough, savvy, and fundamentally sound. His career has unfolded primarily on the European circuit, where he has built a reputation as a reliable leader and a pest on defense. Unlike flashy scorers, Čižauskas's value lies in his control of the game's tempo, his ability to find open teammates, and his relentless pressure on opposing ball-handlers. He has been a journeyman for several clubs in Lithuania and Poland, often serving as the connective tissue for his teams. While he may not grab international headlines, his consistent performances in competitive leagues like the Polish PLK and the Lithuanian LKL underscore his professional longevity and the respect he commands as a pure point guard in the traditional mold.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Vytenis was born in 1992, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Vytenis Was Born
The biggest hits of 1992
#1 Movie
Aladdin
Best Picture
Unforgiven
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
Vytenis's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1992Born
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1997Started school
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2005Became a teenager
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2008Could drive
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2010Could vote
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Turned 21
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2022Turned 30
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 34 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) championship with Žalgiris Kaunas in the 2016–17 season.
- Named to the All-Polish League (PLK) First Team in 2021 while playing for Stal Ostrów Wielkopolski.
- Helped lead his team to the Polish Cup victory in 2022 with Stal Ostrów Wielkopolski.
Did You Know?
He has represented the Lithuanian national team at various youth levels.
His father, Gintautas Čižauskas, was also a professional basketball player in Lithuania.
He stands at 1.89 meters (6 feet 2 inches), which is considered a solid height for a point guard in European basketball.
“My job is to control the game and make my teammates better.”
